Category Archives: Health and wellness

Day 53: I’m Not Ready for Death Cleaning Yet, But It Won’t Hurt To Learn About It

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

A friend told me about this book and I was intrigued, so I downloaded it from Audible to listen to on the train on the way to London to meet my friends (yes, I’m out two nights in a row!) … Continue reading →

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Day 46: Stress and Clutter on Your Shoulders

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I had a bit of a lie in this morning being the weekend. My lunchtime meal with my friends had been cancelled, so pottered about the kitchen, moving my body as I knew that it would ease the aches and … Continue reading →

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Day 45: I think I’ve Earned a Day Off From Decluttering

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

It’s been 44 days since I started my challenge to take decluttering seriously and make small daily improvements around the house. Some days I’ve gone over the top and worked myself too hard like yesterday, so I gave myself permission … Continue reading →

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Day 35: Quick Tidy of the Lounge Before My Massage

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Just before my lovely friend came round to give me a massage this morning, I spent 10 mins tidying up the fireplace and mantlepiece. Also gave the room a quick once over with the duster and vacuum cleaner. There wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Exercising before cleaning

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Sandra Madeira

Christmas came and went, and my job before and after that seemed to take over my life in the evenings and weekends. So much so, that I’ve neglected the house. Today I am faced with 2-3 hours to myself (as … Continue reading →

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Recharging Batteries before Getting Organised

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Sandra Madeira

Sometimes the best use of our time is doing nothing and sometimes we just need to get organised. Sometimes the former needs to be done before you are in the right fame of mind to do the latter. No one … Continue reading →

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Dinner and wine in the garden

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Sandra Madeira

After a challenging day at work, a meal and a small glass of wine in the garden is just what I need. It’s great having daylight for longer in the evenings; the sun was shining and the birds were tweeting … Continue reading →

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Having trouble sleeping? Some food and drink suggestions to reach for…

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

Article first published as Beat Insomnia: Food and Drink that can Promote Sleep on Technorati. If you suffer from insomnia, it can be useful to include sleep-inducing foods in your evening meal or just before going to bed.  As a sufferer … Continue reading →

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Back to the routine on Monday

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

The weather was gorgeous today so I spent some of it relaxing in the garden.  I always feel pleased with myself when I actually relax because I’m usually rushing around multi-tasking.  Of course I’m not going to admit that the relaxing … Continue reading →

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Facing my fear of cycling!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

My partner kindly bought me a brand new bike the Christmas before last and until yesterday it has spent 20 months in the garage! My fear of riding a bike stems back from childhood (whilst visiting relatives in Canada) when … Continue reading →

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